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The Housecoat for the Modern Housewife
Added Sep 20, 2013
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Instead of a silk night gown, I made my sister a modern housecoat for her bridal shower gift!
I originally planned to use one of my babcha's old vintage patterns, but I ultimately ended up going for a more modern design. I used Burda Style's 02/2013 #116 Coat pattern. And instead of 3 buttons, I used one button.
Read and see more photos on my blog: http://www.marusyamarusya.com/the-housecoat-for-the-new-modern-housewife-by-marusya/
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Sep 20, 2013, 04.48 PMby Mary Athey
This is just lovely and i'm sure your sister will be thrilled x
Sep 20, 2013, 03.05 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Very nice housecoat! I think your sister will love it ;-)
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RFID: Coming to a plant near you
Is RFID in your process automation future? If you handle multiple-ingredient batches, adhere to record keeping practices, and need a better handle on quality control, then it's not just for Wal-Mart anymore!
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ver since Wal-Mart started demanding Electronic product code compliance, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags have become standard operating procedure for the giant retailer's myriad suppliers. And as RFID technology suppliers crank out more and more product, prices are coming down, making RFID attractive to use on the plant floor for tracking, monitoring, and controlling your processes. EPC, which you'll often see used in conjunction with RFID tags is a hot new technology destined to replace barcodes. Although EPCs function like bar codes, when teamed with RFID tags they can do much more (see sidebar). RFID tags offer several advantages over barcodes in that they can:
- Withstand harsh environments
- Be read without any optical alignment
- Allow simultaneous reads of several tags, even in concealed boxes
- Contain more data than a bar code (e.g., batch number, production line)
- Allow for protocols such as EPC
- Allow writing of data to the tag, which allows continuous updating of data
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On the plant floor, when teamed up with a manufacturing execution system (MES), an RFID tag might log the conditions in which a product was manufactured, allowing engineers to trace any shifts in production equipment or product status. For example, RFID keeps autoclave sterilization records for an Italian pharmaceutical manufacturer, Pierrel-Ospedali, which must prove to the government that bottles on a tray (to which a read/write RFID tag is attached) were kept at 120° C for a required length of time. So, not only are RFID tags able to withstand the brutal heat, the devices eliminate human error in the process.
Smart Couple
Smart Coupling series from Colder integrates RFID technology into a host of standard couplings and package inserts to automatically exchange product data at the exact time and location of the connection.
According to Andreas Somogyi, Rockwell Automation RFID global program manager, RFIDs offer great flexibility and utility as far as what kind of data can be tracked, and how RFID can be applied to batch or continuous processes. "Production data is very crucial," he said, "and needs to be stored on the tag: date created, batch number, production line, serial number, expiration date, SKU, etc. For batch operations, it's WIP tracking, broken (scrap) tracking, and reprocess tracking."
Rockwell has made a major foray into the RFID field with an experimental testing lab in Milwaukee and by putting RFID to work in one of its production facilities. "We just finished an implementation for material movement at our manufacturing facility in Twinsburg, Ohio. We tag three different catalog numbers with RFID tags, read them, and marry them with the standard barcode," Somogyi says. "Then we ship them to our global distribution center in Champagne, Ill. where we read the items via an RFID dock application. We also use it for quality control purposes in Champagne where the RFID gets linked to the customer purchase order number," he adds.
Achieving tight control of fluid processes and the fluid lines within machinery is critical for many of Colder Products Company (www.colder.com) customers. Misconnections in fluid handling can cause significant delays in production, and are potentially hazardous to operators or end users. RFID helps prevent these mistakes—and costs—caused by unavoidable human error.
|How Does RFID Work?
|RFID systems consist of a reader (radio transmitter-receiver) and a transponder "tag." Today's readers (also called controllers) can be a portable, handheld device or a box-based system that integrates directly into PLCs, DCSs, or most any control system that is capable of serial, device-level bus, or Ethernet connections. RFID is not new and goes back to the "IFF" (Identification—Friend or Foe) systems used on military aircraft as early as World War II.
Tags, in a variety of sizes, memory capabilities, ranges, and levels of durability, are placed on the product you want to track. They are small enough to be embedded in an animal or large enough to cover a desk and can be built into labels on paper or polyester, or a printed-circuit board to be embedded on carriers. Active tags contain a built-in energy supply (usually a battery), silicon chip, memory, coil, and antenna. Active tags are capable of transmitting to the controller on their own without additional power. Passive tags have no power supply of their own and rely on converting some of the controller's transmitted signal to energy to send a signal back to the controller.
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The world loves a shiny white smartphone and it seems that both Google and Vodafone are aware of this as together they bring the exclusive that is the white Google Nexus S Android phone.
Rocking the Gingerbread version the open source mobile OS, the pretty handset has been snapped up the UK's Newbury-based operator and should be hitting the shelves within a handful of weeks. While the prices on the white Nexus S haven't been worked out yet, Pocket-lint has got its hands on one and this is what it's like.
Funnily enough, sitting on its back, it looks almost no different to the standard Nexus S. The entire front surface is the same one piece, edge-to-edge glass covering that 4-inch Super AMOLED display and, yep, it's still all black. However, get a profile view or pick the thing up and your eyes are met with a very attractive, lightly spotted white gloss chassis.
The weight of the device belies what is a premium look and feel as you realise that it's a plastic build. All the same, it's no less appealing to use and hold. While you might initially feel that you've been done, given that the front surface is the same old black, there's a nice surprise when you open the Nexus S up and find out that the white finish isn't just skin deep.
The hardware configurations and buttons are just the same as before with lines so smooth and an appearance so minimal that it's actually quite hard to work out where the on button is until you discover it. Other than that, the only other blemishes on the body are the single strip volume rocker control, the micro USB connector on the bottom edge and the 3.5mm jack next to it, and the phone is delightfully finished off with a elegant curve giving it the most subtle version of the "chin" made famous by the G1, HTC Hero et al.
The bottom line is that we'd rather not have given it back. It might not have that assurance that comes with HTC's all metal bodies but, my, it's pretty and the exclusive colour is the icing on the cake.


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2016 Audi TT review new design : 2016 Audi Tt Release Date Us
The outside design of the brand new 2016 Audi TT resembles its predecessor however is a little sleeker and a bit sharper. An excessive amount of the design is concentrated on stability and offering a horizontal really feel to make the car look decrease and wider. The massive grille is extra upright and flatter than the previous car, and the sharp creases within the hood observe the lateral edges of the grille to make an aesthetically fixed line. The impression stretches the looks of the car ahead and attracts your eye all through the form.
2016 Audi TT evaluate
Whereas the TT feels fast, there may be slight turbo lag, albeit successfully masked by the swift motion of the twin-clutch gearbox. Push the sensitive gasoline pedal and this Audi hisses and whooshes ahead in a rush. The TT turns into corners eagerly with little or no understeer, and the Sport setting of the steadiness-management system permits for appreciable drift angles earlier than intervening. The electrically boosted energy steering is splendidly exact and properly weighted; it's the most effective we've pushed.
Headlights will embrace each xenon plus (HID) and LED headlamps, with accessible excessive-beam help. Different choices on the TT lineup will embody an upgraded twin-zone local weather-management system (based mostly on the ramped-up tools for the brand new Audi A3, it's prone to be included in all trims), a storage and baggage package deal, inside lighting upgrades, and 'S line' exterior and sport packages, with the latter including upgraded wheels and a sport suspension.
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The bottom 4-speaker sound system will embrace a CD participant, two SD card readers, an auxiliary enter. A mid-vary audio system will supply eleven audio system, whereas fashions with the MMI Navigation Plus package deal get the highest-of-the-line Bang & Olufsen encompass-sound audio system contains 12 audio system and 680 watts of energy, with a processor that optimizes sound primarily based on cabin noise.
What we do know at this level is that the so-referred to as Audi digital cockpit and Audi's Multi-Media Interface (MMI) will come commonplace on all TT fashions. Consider this as a large 12.3-inch broad-display show that may present navigation, journey information, audio capabilities, and extra in addition to two (or three, within the TTS) gauge layouts. Whereas we're reserving judgment on this technique, which we'll see extra of within the subsequent R8, in an advance drive of the TT in Euro-spec type we discovered it to be principally a step in the proper course, permitting you to click on between layouts with a 'view' button on the steering wheel, use the left toggle to navigate between important selections, and the correct toggle for job-particular wants. However the one hesitation now we have about this structure is that with navigation or site visitors-data prompts behind the steering wheel, there's actually no such factor because the passenger serving to with it or merely serving to act as DJ whilst you concentrate on driving.
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Inside, a revamped cockpit begins with entrance seats mounted nearer to the ground for a sportier driving place. A 12.3-inch digital instrument show permits the driving force to decide on a "traditional" mode that locations digital velocity and RPM gauges within the foreground, or a multimedia show that shrinks the gauges and prioritizes smartphone, leisure and navigation features. Audi says new voice command capabilities are additionally extra pure and intuitive. Lastly, the trunk is enlarged about 0.5 cubic ft.
Non-compulsory security options will embrace rear-mounted radar sensors to enhance the protection of lane modifications, lane-holding help to stop drifting from lanes, and parking help to independently information the 2016 Audi TT into appropriate parking areas. "Sensible" LED excessive beams can management particular person lamps to keep up a broad throw of sunshine with out blinding oncoming visitors, though it's unclear whether or not this function will get previous U.S. security regulators.
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Local collegiate athletes update
November 13, 2012
Chris Zirkle, cross-country
2011 graduate of Hayden High School, sophomore at Garden City Community College
Zirkle was Garden City's top finisher at the National Junior College Athletic Association cross-country meet Saturday in Ina, Ill. Zirkle finished in 13th place with a time of 26 minutes, 29.8 seconds on the 8-kilometer course. The finish was good enough for Zirkle to be recognized as honorable mention All America. Garden City Community College finished in eighth place overall. Zirkle will compete in track and field for Garden City in the spring, running the 5K and the 10K.
Alex Wood, football
2009 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, redshirt junior at University of Colorado
Wood started at fullback and recorded a tackle on special teams in the Buffs' 56-31 loss to Arizona on Saturday in Tucson. On the season, Wood has six catches for 69 yards and also has recorded eight knockdown blocks on kick returns for Colorado, which is 1-9 on the season.
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Isaiah Mendoza-Forsyth, basketball
2011 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, freshman at Johnson & Wales
Mendoza-Forsyth saw his first action of the season Friday night in Johnson & Wales' 82-67 loss to Midland University in Fremont, Neb. Mendoza-Forsyth, a guard, recorded two assists in five minutes of action for Johnson & Wales. The Wildcats are 0-4 on the season.
Mike Vandahl, basketball
2008 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, senior at Western State University
Vandahl played 19 minutes and recorded three rebounds in Western State's 62-42 loss to Division 1 Wyoming on Saturday in Laramie, Wyo. Vandahl took five shots but didn't score in the season opener for the Division 2 Mountaineers, who travel to Colorado Springs on Thursday to face Air Force.
Austin Hinder, football
2010 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, redshirt sophomore at Cal-Berkley
Hinder was in the backup quarterback role Saturday for Cal's 56-17 loss to top-ranked Oregon. Zach Maynard, the senior who has been Cal's starter at quarterback all season, missed the game with a knee injury, Junior Allan Bridgford got the starting nod and Hinder served as his backup. Hinder did not get into the game. Bridgford completed nine of 21 passes for 113 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Cal, 3-8 overall, finishes its season Saturday at Oregon State.
Erin Koehler, basketball
2012 graduate of Hayden High School, freshman at Colorado School of Mines
Koehler saw her first action of the season in Mines' 87-73 win against Alaska-Fairbanks on Saturday night in Fairbanks, Alaska. Koehler, a forward, did not record any stats in her first game. Mines is 2-0 on the season after beating Alaska-Anchorage on Friday night.
Amy Brodie, swimming
2012 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, freshman at Colorado Mesa University
Brodie won the 50-meter freestyle in 25.75 seconds Friday in Mesa's dual meet win against Western State in Gunnison. On Saturday, Brodie finished second in the 50 free with a time of 26.22 seconds in Mesa's dual meet loss to Adams State in Alamosa. Brodie also swam on the second-place 400-medley relay.
Colleen King, volleyball
2010 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, junior at University of Denver
King had 21 kills, two assists and three blocks as Denver rallied for a 3-2 win Saturday against Texas State in San Marcos, Texas. King leads Denver in kills and ranks among the top 10 in the Western Athletic Conference in kills, hitting percentage and points. The Pioneers, 16-12 overall, close out the regular season Thursday against Seattle.
Courtney Garth, soccer
2010 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, junior at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest lost, 2-1, to Concordia-Moorhead in the first round Saturday of the NCAA Division 3 soccer tournament Saturday at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. The Foresters had a 1-0 halftime lead but gave up two goals in the second half. Garth started the match at midfielder. Lake Forest closed out its season with a record of 14-5-2.
Hannah Berglund, soccer
2009 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, senior at Colorado College
Berglund had four saves in goal but it wasn't enough as the Tigers lost, 3-1, to the University of Denver in the first round of the NCAA Division 1 soccer tournament. Berglund had five shutouts, 33 saves, and a 10-2-1 record in her senior season for Colorado College. She twice was named the team's most improved player and finished her career at Colorado College with 20 wins and 14 shutouts.
Sarah White, soccer
2012 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, freshman at DePauw University
White saw action in her first NCAA Division 3 soccer tournament as DePauw lost to Emory University of Atlanta, 2-0, on Saturday in Danville, Ky. It was a first-round game after DePauw won the North Coast Athletic Conference Championship the week before. White saw time at midfielder in 12 matches for DePauw, which finished the season 7-11-1.
Cody Miles, football
2010 graduate of Soroco High School, redshirt sophomore at Fort Lewis College
Miles, who starts at defensive end for the Skyhawks, had six tackles in the Skyhawks' 23-0 loss to Black Hills State on Saturday in Spearfish, S.D. Miles had 48 tackles on the season for the Skyhawks, who finished the season winless in 10 games.
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GREENVILLE, Tenn. – The King University men's tennis team wrapped up their regular season with a non-conference duel match at Tusculum College on Tuesday afternoon. The Pioneers came away with a 9-0 victory.
Tusculum (15-4) started the match by winning all three doubles matches. The Pioneers took the No. 1 doubles match 8-4, and No. 2 8-3 while taking the No. 3 doubles match 8-1.
In singles play, Rodrigo Avila narrowly fell to Lukas Winkelmann at No. 1 singles. Winkelmann took the first set 6-4 only to see Avila come back to win the second set 6-2. Wilkemann then won the final set 10-8 to take the match. The Pioneers took the final five singles matches from King (11-9) to sweep the duel match.
The Tornado will be the seventh seed in the Conference Carolinas Tournament this weekend and face second seeded Limestone College on Friday in Sumter, S.C., at 9:00 a.m.


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Jada Pinkett-Smith is launching a new TV talent show with American Idol star Simon Cowell.
The pair will set out on a hunt for the world's best DJs.
Speaking about the new venture, Matrix Reloaded star Jada Pinkett-Smith says, "This show will comb the world to find a new breed of talent."
And reality show veteran Simon Cowell, who has been developing the series for over a year with his production team at SYCO Entertainment, admits he's thrilled to work with the multi-talented beauty: "As soon as I met Jada and Miguel (her associate)... I knew they would be our ideal partners... DJs are the new rock stars. It feels like the right time to make this show."
The program has yet to be given a name or premiere date, but will air in both the U.S. and the U.K.


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Academic achievements acknowledged
Academic achievements were recognized Monday during the annual Gothenburg High School Honors Night.
Local, regional and college scholarship recipients were also announced.
Various department awards were made along with various other academic honors.
This year's graduating class includes 56 seniors.
A total of 36 students received scholarships valued at over $600,000.
Art—National Art Honor Society members: Kendra Bihlmaier, Kristi Block, Amanda Bodfeild, Cassidy Dishman, Susan Dudley, Slater Earl, Elizabeth Graham, Vannessa Linegar,Adrienne Massie, Elizabeth Matthies, Breanne Messersmith, Maurita Olguin, Cassie Steele, Eric Stevens, Courtnee Walker; Southwest Conference Fine Arts Festival and Art Honor Show participants: Kendra Bilhmaier, Kristi Block, Amanda Bodfield, Susan Dudley, Elizabeth Graham, Vanessa Linegar, Adriene Massie, Elizabeth Matthies, Maurita Olguin, Cassie Steele, Eric Stevens, Courtnee Walker.
Band—SWC band participants: Ricci Whitney, Haydon McKenney, Kerry McPheeters, Cale Moore, Crystal Moore, Marcos Avalos, Seth Schriver.
Business/technology—Mark Hilderbrand, Chris Hyde
Chorus—SWC Choir: Leah Loostrom, Joanna Blecha, Sidney Thompson, Janae Wiggins, Sonie Kuhlman, Kelsey Houchin, Kayla Bihlmaier, Roni Putnam, Ashlee Bruntz, Elisa Meridith, Jessica Wolff, Coltin Bebensee, Joshua Clark, Levi Lira, Willis Middleton, Steven Sam, Zac Franzen, Jeramie VanAcker, Brennan Costello, Ryan Ostendorf, Josh Portiner, Chris Schriver, Chris Block; UNK Honor Choir: Joshua Clark, Zac Franzen, Elisa Meridith, Chris Schriver, Kelsey Houchin; UNK Festival Choir: Willis Middleton, Joanna Blecha, Sidney Thompson, Jeramie VanAcker; UNK Women's Choir: Leah Loostrom, Sonie Kuhlman, Jessica Wolff; John Greene Scholarship Recipient: Zac Franzen.
English—Reading Achievement Award: Aaron Block; Excellence in Writing: Joanna Blecha
Family & Consumer Sciences—Jeremy Vollbrecht, Alisa Schnackenberg
History—Haydon McKenney, Tanner Schwanz, Scott Speck.
Journalism—Broadcast: Cassie Steele; Newspaper: Amanda McMichael; Yearbook: Susan Dudley
Math—Top Calculus students: Mark Hilderbrand (99.5%), junior Tanner Schwanz (99%), Steph Rubenthaler (97.25%, also top girl); Top Math Analysis students: Brennan Costello (98.75%), (tie) Jordan Matthies and Dane Wilson (both 98.5%); top Math Analysis seniors: Elizabeth Graham, Kolton Mann and Nolan Wilson (all 96%); top three Algebra students: Brittyn Munster, 96%, Tyler Block (95.25%), Carlie Stevens (94.75%); Advanced placement calculus test takers: Mark Hilderbrand, Chris Hyde, Michelle Jack, Vanessa Linegar, Patrick Reeves, Stephanie Rubenthaler, Tanner Schwanz, Jeron Seimer, Tyler Sheets, Scott Speck.
Physical education—Outstanding performers: Aaron Collins, Dane Wilson, Kyle Demoret, Doran Johnson.
Science—Outstanding General Science: Desirae Weustewald; Outstanding Physical Science: Cody Cooper; Outstanding Biology Student: Kerry McPheeters; Outstanding Chemistry Student: Tanner Schwanz; Outstanding Senior Science Student: Elizabeth Graham; Science Olympiad participation: Elizabeth Graham, Michelle Jack, Mark Hilderbrand, Cody Ostergard, Brennan Costello, Tre Ostergard, Tanner Schwanz, Ryan Ostendorf, and Cale Moore
Spanish—Spanish II: Jeramie VanAcker, Peyton Prall, Amanda Bodfield, Ryan Ostendorf, Janae Wiggins, Joshua Clark, Haydon McKenney; Spanish III: Ashlee Bruntz, Seth Eggleston, Dane Wilson; Spanish IV: Mark Hilderbrand, Kelsey Houchin, Kolton Mann, Jenna Erb, Zac Franzen, Landen Haake.
Industrial technology—Industrial Technology student of the year: Senior—Chris Hyde; Junior—Dillon McMichael; Sophomore—Paxton Gruber
Family and consumer science—Single Survival/Adult Living Top Students: ; Foods & Nutrition Top Students: ; Child Development Top Student: ; Relating Top Students:
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Speech, NFL Academic All America—Brennan Costello
Theatre—Outstanding Performer awards: Jeramie VanAcker, B-6 District; Christopher Block, Loup City, Gburg, SWC, B-6 District; Brennan Costello, Gothenburg, SWC; Alex Schultz, B-6 District; Zac Franzen, Loup City, Gothenburg, SWC, B-6 District; Liz Graham, Loup City, Gothenburg, SWC, B-6 District; All-State Academic Honors for Play Production: Brennan Costello, Kelsey Houchin; Best Actor and Best Actress, Loup City and Gothenburg: Zac Franzen, Liz Graham
National Honor Society Inductees—Senior: Ali Abramson, Kelsey Houchin, Patrick Reeves, Tyler Sheets; Juniors: Chris Block, Aaron Lauer, Janae Wiggins, Dane Wilson; Sophomores: Joshua Clark, Leah Loostrom, Peyton Maline; Other members—Seniors: Joanna Blecha, Aaron Block, Kristi Block, Elizabeth Graham, Landen Haake, Mark Hilderbrand, Vanesssa Linegar, Emily Max, Breanne Messersmith, Stephanie Rubenthaler, Nolan Wilson; Junior: Brennan Costello
Sigma Phi Beta Medallions—Ali Abramson, Joanna Blecha, Aaron Block, Kristi Block, Susan Dudley, Elizabeth Graham, Landen Haake, Mark Hilderbrand, Kelsey Houchin, Doran Johnson, Vanesssa Linegar, Kolton Mann, Emily Max, Breanne Messersmith, Patrick Reeves, Stephanie Rubenthaler, Tyler Sheets, Scott Speck, Eric Stevens, Nolan Wilson
American Citizenship Award—Ali Abramson, Aaron Block, Kristi Block, Zac Franzen, Elizabeth Graham, Landen Haake, Mark Hilderbrand, Jayde Keiser, Vanessa Linegar, Emily Max, Bre Messersmith, Tabitha Paul, Kira Peterson, Patrick Reeves, Stephanie Rubenthaler, Tyler Sheets, Joel Teahon, Nolan Wilson; Juniors: Christopher Block, Ashlee Bruntz, Brennan Costello, Kyle Demoret, Elisa Meridith, Luke Rehmert, Tanner Schwanz, Janae Wiggins
American Legion Boys State—Brennan Costello, Chris Block (alternate)
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State—Janae Wiggins
Outstanding Senior Boy and Senior Girls (voted on by GHS faculty)—Mark Hilderbrand and Emily Max
Gothenburg Rotary Youth Leadership Award—Abby Ambler and Ashlee Bruntz
Presidential Award for Educational Improvement (cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above and/or recommendation of high school principal)—Susan Dudley, Zac Franzen, Zach Frazho, Kelsey Houchin, Doran Johnson, Kolton Mann, Emily Max, Bre Messersmith, Kira Peterson, Patrick Reeves, Stephanie Rubenthaler, Jeron Seimer, Nolan Wilson
Principal's Leadership Award—Landen Haake, Mark Hilderbrand, Emily Max, Joanna Blecha, Zac Franzen
Presidential Academic Fitness (3.5 or above GPS, rank on or above 90% on a national test, i.e. ACT, SAT, ITBS)—Ali Abramson, Aaron Block, Kristi Block, Joanna Blecha, Jenna Erb, Elizabeth Graham, Landen Haake, Mark Hilderbrand, Vanessa Linegar, Alexandra Mitchell, Tyler Sheets, Scott Speck
All-Southwest Conference Academic (participate in activity for two years and have at least 3.65 GPA)—Ali Abramson, Joanna Blecha, Kristi Block, Elizabeth Graham, Landen Haake, Mark Hilderbrand, Kelsey Houchin, Doran Johnson, Vanessa Linegar, Bre Messersmith, Stephanie Rubenthaler, Tyler Sheets, Scott Speck, Nolan Wilson
All A's—Seniors: Joanna Blecha, Kristi Block, Elizabeth Graham, Landen Haake, Mark Hilderbrand, Kelsey Houchin, Vanessa Linegar, Kolton Mann, Jeron Seimer, Nolan Wilson; Juniors: Brennan Costello, Hayden McKenney, Tre Ostergard, Tanner Schwanz, Janae Wiggins, Dane Wilson, Jessica Wolff; Sophomores: Mackenzie Brand, Joshua Clark, Kerry McPheeters, Jeramie VanAcker, Kelsey Wahlgren; Freshmen: Kaylee Beyea, Madison Costello, Morgan Kowalewski, Amanda Larson
Excellent Attendance Awards—Perfect attendance: Junior—Tanner Schwanz; Sophomores—Korey Ahlenstorf, Josh Clark, Paxton Gruber, Jamie Messersmith, Brandon Wlasiuk; Excellent attendance: Juniors—Ashlee Bruntz, Gage Headley, Aaron Lauer, Dillon McMichael, Janae Wiggins; Sophomores—Mackenzie Brand, Brett Dockweiler, Kersten Nelson; Freshmen—Caleb Geiger, Alex Spencer
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Stray Cat Theatre in Tempe let the "Wolves" out Saturday night as four Valley actors presented a staged reading of a new Steve Yockey play titled "Wolves." Yockey's "Octopus" was part of Stray Cat's last season and his work appears a perfect fit for Stray Cat audiences.
Seems Yockey has a thing for fairy tales and lava lamps, and for blending comedy with horror. He describes "Wolves" as a "predatory fairy tale for adults" — even referencing Little Red Riding Hood with a red sweat jacket we're left to imagine hanging on the back of a chair in an apartment shared by two men with very different sorts of delusions.
Imagined because few props are present during a staged reading. In this case the set consisted of several chairs and rooms outlined in tape, and props included a red guitar and an axe. "Wolves" is a bloody affair, but audience members have to use their imagination to get there until the work is farther along in the production process.
Yockey praised founding Stray Cat artistic director Ron May, who'll soon be presenting his 10th season, for his work with "Wolves" — and noted that the four actors involved made significant contributions to refining the work. After two days of work starting with the customary "table read" (actors reading through the script together), Yockey made several revisions to "Wolves."
It sounds like he'll be making plenty more, given his receptivity to several observations and insights offered by audience members. Yokey was enthusiastic about their comments, joking that they beat some of the usual questions (like "How did you memorize all those lines?") asked by less savvy crowds.
We're fortunate in the Valley to have a wealth of fresh and experienced talent like performers featured in the Stray Cat reading of "Wolves" — including Drew Leatham and Jonathan Furedy, both seen in Stray Cat performances last season. Also Adam Pinti, who's sporting a nifty new MFA from ASU. "We snatched him up quick-like," quips May.
Of course, I'm partial to Yolanda London. Her credits last season include "THIS" with Actors Theatre, "Avenue Q" at Phoenix Theatre and "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" with Black Theatre Troupe — but we've been enjoying her work at Childsplay in Tempe for years.
I'm also partial to wolves of the real variety because my son Christopher is big on wildlife education and conservation, having surpassed 1,000 hours of volunteer work with the Phoenix Zoo several years ago (after that I stopped counting).
After you've checked out Yockey's online portfolio and future offerings by Stray Cat Theatre, take some time to explore the wild life and times of wolves in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. Believing their fate isn't tied to our own is its own form of misguided thinking.
• Eight, Arizona PBS airs "Wolves in Paradise" Wed, Aug 3, at 10pm.
• The Phoenix Zoo participates in wolf conservation and offers related information online.
• The Arizona Fish and Game Department provides information on wolf-related policies and programs.
• The "Howling for Justice" blog offers musings on wolf-related advocacy.
My apologies to octopus lovers for the missed opportunity to cover octopus-related issues during Stray Cat's last season. But hey, at least I did justice to all those sparrows.
— Lynn
Note: Steve Yockey's "Wolves," featuring direction by Ron May, was Stray Cat Theatre's first staged reading of a new work. Stage directions were provided by Kelly Coughlin-Celaya, and "special thanks" to Childsplay and Alfredo Macias were noted.
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- "Cheap 11% ABV fighting lager brewed in Germany for export only from rice, barley, hops and the fresh urine of Bavarian virgins."
- ― Description at Bawsaq.com.
Pißwasser (BAWSAQ: PIS) (English: /ˈpɪsˌwɑsər/; German: /ˈpɪsˌvasəʁ/), Anglicised as Pisswasser or Piswasser, is a fictional German export lager frequently advertised on radio and TV in Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto V. The player can buy stocks from them on the Bawsaq.com website in GTA V.
'Wasser' is German for 'water', implying the beverage's literal name is 'piss water', a slang term for cheap, watered-down beer. According to the in-game website www.piswasser.com, the ingredients include "the fresh urine of Bavarian virgins" (however, the site goes on to say "or so we claim", implying that it might not be as fresh as one would hope). Billboards seen in-game expand the urine references, even going so far as to suggest the bottles contain nothing but urine (perhaps in reference to the urine in Corona beer rumor). The beer's slogan and tagline is: "You're In For A Good Time" ("You're In" being a pun on "Urine"). The quality of the beer is reflected by its second slogan: "Cheap German Lager For Export Only". The Pißwasser badge on bar pumps is labelled "Ü-Rhine" (and the six-crate of Pißwasser that Rockstar sent to UK website CVG Online as a present was labelled in the same way), which is probably a reference to the Rhine river in Germany, as well as another pun on "Urine". Pißwasser used to sponsor Republican Space Rangers back in 2008.
The labels on the bottles are similar to Grafenwalder's labelling.
Radio and television advertisements for the beer feature variations of a song sung by a stereotypical redneck man with lyrics that portray comically exaggerated effects of alcoholism, including "[giving] a dude head" and "[driving] drunk off a pier". The Pißwasser song largely spoofs Budweiser's anthem, "This is Budweiser, This is Beer", particularly towards the end of the jingle.
In Grand Theft Auto Online, a beer hat of the Pißwasser beer becomes available through the special crates, after the Independence Day Special is installed. It can also be purchased in convenience stores across San Andreas and can be drunk at safehouses.
Slogan & Motto
|Slogan & Motto
|Start usage
|End usage
|"You Are In For A Good Time"
|1 January 2008
|31 December 2012
|Grand Theft Auto IV, GTA Chinatown Wars & Grand Theft Auto V
|"Cheap German Lager For Export Only"
|"German Fighting Lager For Export Only"
|1 January 2013
|Grand Theft Auto V & Grand Theft Auto Online
|Television Jingle transcript (GTA IV)
|Radio Jingle transcript (GTA IV)
|Jingle transcript (GTA V)
"Last night, I think I shit the bed
Got so drunk, I gave a dude head
Life is just a merciful blur
When you pop a Pißwasser
Pißwasser; don't drink it slow
3 a.m., buy some blow
Sleep in the bathroom on the floor
What really matters anymore?
All the crap you do, all day
Who fucking cares anyway?!
Pißwasser; this is beer
Drive drunk off a pier
Pißwasser; drink all day
It helps your troubles go away, yeah yeah
PIẞWASSER: Cheap German lager for export only"
"You work your nuts off everyday
A proud American all the way
Life is just a merciful blur
When you pop a Pißwasser
Pißwasser, this is beer
Drive drunk off a pier
I love drinkin' all day long
I beat my girlfriend as I sing this song
PIẞWASSER: Cheap German lager for export only"
"Wake up the morning, drop a big ol' log
Out here, you ain't got time for nothing fruity like a jog
Marry a fat bitch, and die workin' like a dog!
Cowboys in the heartland, bankers in the city
We love cars, guns and big ol' plastic titties!
Lets grab a case of Pißwasser and drink for the U.S.A.!
Hey neighbors I'm sorry, we're partyin' real butch
Ya oughta speak English if you like it here so much!
Not Spanish, or Chinese, or British, and no fucking Dutch! Fuck the Dutch!
I said yeah, we're gonna keep them illegals out!
Guns and Pißwasser!
Yeah, that's what the party's all about!
Getting real drunk, puking face down
Billying and bobbin' while every kid's in town!
Drinking Pißwasser, fighting, getting real shitfaced tonight! Yeah!
I'm a patriotic American, that's my national right!
PIẞWASSER: German fighting lager for export only"
Company Trucks/Trailers
- The Pißwasser commercial in GTA V uses footage from Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption combined with footage from GTA V.
- Both jingles are sung by radio host Anthony Cumia.
- In the mission Mr. Philips, Trevor Philips smashes a Pißwasser bottle against Johnny Klebitz's head before killing him.
- The Vapid Pißwasser Dominator is available to the player with after winning Race 3 of the stock car racing in the enhanced version of GTA V.
- Based on a similar name, jingle, and origin, it is likely that Pißwasser is a spoof of Budweiser.
- The spelling of the in-game website's URL for the beer, www.piswasser.com, and the Name Pißwasser itself are both spelled wrong, most likely done for humour. In German, the consonant letter ß (known as an Eszett or scharfes S in German and a sharp S in English) is only used after long vocals (think "ass"). Short vocals (as in "piss") are followed by ss. When not having a german Keyboard around, one would replace the ß with ss though. The single s is soft (Susan).
- There is a Pißwasser Factory located in Cypress Flats, Los Santos in GTA V.
- At the liquor store beside Trevor's Trailer, there is a sign that reads "Buy Pißwasser. It makes her pretty again."
- The Pißwasser's logo and bottle is very similar to the German beer "Perlenbacher" logo and bottle.
- In the GTA V commercial, the part where it says "Fuck the Dutch" and a Dutchman is killed may be a reference to Dutch van der Linde, one of the primary antagonists of Red Dead Redemption, however, this may also be a coincidence. (This could also be a reference to Austin Powers, in the scene where Austin Powers's father says: "There are two kinds of people I hate; people who are intolerant of other cultures, and the Dutch")
- With German subtitles, the references to the Dutch have been replaced with Swedes. Ironically, Germans see the Dutch as their traditional rivals, particularly in sporting events.
See Also
Other beers:
- A.M. Beer
- Benedict Light Beer
- Blarneys Stout
- Cerveza Barracho
- Dusche Gold
- Logger Beer
- Patriot Beer
- Pride Brew
- A similarly named alcohol beverage: Pissh


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Ex-Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has revealed he came close to signing for Manchester United during his playing career.
The former England centre back, who controversially swapped White Hart Lane for Highbury back in 2001, admitted he came close to joining Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford 'a couple of times' during his playing career.
However, the 38-year-old held no regrets in joining the Gunners and not the Red Devils, believing he was part of one of the greatest squads in domestic history during his time under Arsene Wenger.
"I nearly did (join Manchester United), a couple of times," he told The Voice newspaper.
"I had a phone call from Gary Neville, and I think Tottenham turned them down. If I pushed it then maybe something would have happened, but Tottenham turned them down at that stage.
"At the end of the day, I joined a team which had arguably one of the best squads in the world."
Whilst Campbell hints that the move from Spurs to Arsenal was not well received, he admits he couldn't turn down the chance to join a side that would eventually become 'invincible' during the 2003-04 season.
"Obviously we didn't win the European cup, but squad-wise we were one of the best," he added.
"So to join that and be in that environment, I couldn't say no, really."
Campbell also played one-game for Notts County during his career back in 2009, before a return to Arsenal on a short-term contract at the Emirates Stadium back in January 2010.
He also spent a season at Newcastle the following campaign, but was released the following year before calling time on his career in May 2012.
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Actress Jennifer Lawrence feared she had missed her chance to vote for the 2013 Academy Awards after her mom snatched the ballot and wrote down her own film favourites.
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But Lawrence admits she was terrified she would be booted from the prestigious organization after her mom Karen intercepted the ballot and mailed it in with her top picks.
Lawrence tells Ellen DeGeneres, "I get a call from my mother while I was in England and she goes, 'I did something hilarious... I voted.' And I was like, 'You voted for what?' 'The Oscars!' And I was like, 'You voted for the Oscars, what do you mean?' And she goes, 'The ballot came here and I voted!'
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Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian artist and inventor was born in Tuscany in 1452. He received one of the finest educations available at the time before leaving for Florence and Verrochio's workshop in 1467. Here, he trained in several disciplines: painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. In 1481, Leonardo left Florence for Milan where he lived until 1499. From 1506 onwards, he returned periodically to Milan up until 1513. In 1516, he accepted the King of France, François I's, invitation to settle in France at the Clos Lucé in Amboise, where he was named "Chief artist, engineer and architect to the king". When he died in 1519, he left his collection of technical notes to his pupil and faithful companion, Francesco Melzi, so that they could be published and made available to as many people as possible.
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This Privacy Policy is effective on April 9, 2010 for current users, and upon acceptance for new users.
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- The Company's data retention practices.
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The Company collects information from its users at several different points on the Site and through the Services, both directly from users (including through interactions with Customer Service and Sales) and through the use of technologies such as cookies, log files and clear gifs.
- Registration
In order to use the Services, you must first complete the registration process. During registration you are required to provide contact information (such as name, phone number and email address), and we will provide you with a PIN. We use this registration information to provide the service, and to contact you with updates about the Services and other services that may be of interest. We may request or require that users provide general demographic information (such as job title and industry), so we can provide a more personalized experience. Paying users must also provide payment information (such as a credit card number and expiration date). This information is used for billing purposes and to process users' orders. If we have trouble processing a user's order and/or collecting payment, the contact information is used to contact the user. If you begin but fail to complete the registration process for eFax Services, we may contact you in an effort to help you sign up for eFax or send you other emails with details about eFax or other services that may be of interest. You can opt-out of receiving these emails by clicking on the opt-out link included in the emails.
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Density Part II and Review
Lesson 9 of 9
Objective: Students will be able to predict the identity of an unknown metal through performing a density lab.
This lesson serves as a review of Unit 1 in two parts.
For the first part of the lesson students perform a lab. Students have a chance to practice the concepts that they have learned regarding the scientific method, measuring, significant figures, dimensional analysis, and density.
Because students are preforming and experiment, collecting data, and analyzing their results they use Science and Engineering Practices 3: Planning and Carrying out Investigations and 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data.
There are several resources used for the lab. For each group I provide:
- 1 piece of metal (I use metal cylinders from a set that includes copper, brass, aluminum, and steel available through Flinn Scientific)
- 1 graduated cylinder (I use 25mL graduated cylinders. Plastic cylinders are helpful because glass cylinders can break if students aren't gentle with placing the metal in the cylinder)
- bottle of water
- balance
For the second part of the lesson students are completing a unit 1 exam review paper to help them study for their exam. This paper is a review of all of the concepts from the unit.
To begin the lesson and refresh students' memory on density I have them do a quick review of density including how to calculate density and how relative density determines if substances float or sink in each other.
I pass out the paper and give them about 5 minutes to work on it on their own.
When all students are done I go over the answers using the answer key.
Because we had just reviewed the homework from the previous lesson I do not take the extra time of going over in detail the rationale behind the answers.
I use examples that are related to the examples that we did in class the previous lesson (Unit 1 lesson 7).
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This lab serves as a lab review of the unit and prepares students for the Performance Task portion of their exam. In the lab students identify an unknown metal through calculating density. This is a formal lab where students will be writing out information on a separate sheet of paper to turn in.
- Before students begin the lab I have them quietly read over the lab paper to themselves for about 5 minutes or until most students are done.
- I then help students to set up their lab papers in the following steps:
- I have students write a title, their name and period at the top.
- I instruct students to write the problem.
- I have students write hypothesis and then leave two lines blank because they need to wait until they see the metal at their lab station.
- I have students write down the materials.
- I go over how students will do their procedures and demonstrate an example of a flow chart.
- I give students time to set up their data table making sure to instruct them to leave lots of space to write their data legibly.
- After students papers are set up I go through an example with them using some lead wire to make sure they understand how they will be doing the lab. I make sure to tell them to not write down what I put on my table as that theirs will be different. This image shows what I write down while going through the lab setup and example. This is a picture of the metal being measured with volume displacement.
- I then let the students know that I will break them into cooperative groups (see reflection on cooperative groups). I stress that once they collect the data that they should each be answering the Analysis/Conclusion questions on their own and use their group members to help with questions and to check answers.
- Once students have their cards, I have them go up to lab group stations with paper, pens, calculators, and the lab.
- As students are working on the lab I walk around to make sure that they are all working well together, that they are switching roles after each trial, and answering any questions that they may have. Many of my students have a hard time with measuring the volume of water in the graduated cylinder so I make sure to check with students as they are measuring. Students also continue to struggle with averages and percent error so I make sure to double check their work.
- When students complete the lab, I have them turn in and I grade using the attached rubric.
- Here is an example of one student's completed lab. This student did a great job for the most part, but did not give a way to overcome the human error if she did the lab again. This is a common mistake I saw on labs. Another common mistake was students not understanding what to put down as an unavoidable error. Some students just wrote that it had to do with the graduated cylinder but did not give details. When I reviewed the lab with students when I passed it back I made sure to discuss the difference between avoidable and unavoidable errors with examples from this lab.
- Some examples of unavoidable errors are the precision limits of the balance and the graduated cylinder. Some examples of avoidable errors are water splashing out when students place the rock in it, students accuracy in reading of the graduated cylinder, and not taring the balance.
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The final part of the lesson is where students are preparing for the exam.
Students are first expected to make sure that their binders are organized for their binder check which I do at the exam (see reflection on binder check)
Students are also expected to begin to work on the Unit 1 Exam Review Worksheet. They can work either on their own or with partners.
- I have the review divided by lecture to help students complete it.
- I choose questions for the review based on the most important aspects of each set of notes and questions similar to the ones on the exam.
- Most students do not have time to complete the review in class so they complete the assignment as homework.
- I check the review at the next class by stamping it.
- I then review the answers using the answer key before the exam and answer any questions students may have.
- The most common mistakes that students make on the review are questions from lecture 3 dealing with significant figures and rounding based on decimal place values or significant figures.


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Howard County Histories
The following county histories are located in the microfilms area on the second floor of the library. Please ask a librarian at the microforms desk or the reference desk if you need assistance with these materials.
Title: Howard county, Indiana, index of names of persons and of firms.
Author: U.S.--Work projects administration--Indiana.
Published: Indianapolis, 1941.
F-2209 (vol. 1)
F-2210 (vol. 2)
Reel 7 No. 35
Title: Biographical and genealogical history of Cass, Miami, Howard and Tipton counties, Indiana.
Published: Chicago : Lewis Publishing Company, 1898.
F-2391 (vol. 1)
F-2392 (vol. 2)
Reel 52 No. 200
Title: History of Howard County, Indiana ... .
Author: Morrow, Jackson, 1849-.
Published: Indianapolis : B.F. Bowen & Co., [1909?].
Reel 15 No. 57
Title: Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana. Historical and biographical.
Author: Blanchard, Charles.
Published: Chicago : F.A. Battey & Co., 1883.
Title: Memories of New London community, Howard county, Indiana.
Author: Payne, Edna Jones.
Published: Russiaville, Ind. : George L. Woody, 1936.
AGLL Reel 4
Reel 49 No. 175
Title: Combination atlas map of Howard county, Indiana. Author: Kingman Brothers, Chicago.
Published: [Chicago], 1877.


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Despite a series of political fumbles, Mitt Romney is "still very much in the game," according to political strategist Steve Schmidt. But, he says, it will take some work.
Schmidt served as John McCain's senior strategist in the 2008 election and helped George W. Bush get reelected in 2004. He spoke with Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon about the Romney campaign's stresses.
"I don't think you can make a broad and sweeping statement about Mitt Romney on the basis of the last three weeks, where you've had a number of these self-inflicted political errors," he says." Just because they did not make an effective case, for example at the convention, does not inhibit them from beginning to make an effective case."
Not everyone is so optimistic. In The Wall Street Journal on Friday, conservative columnist Peggy Noonan expanded on previous comments:
"The Romney campaign has to get turned around. This week I called it incompetent, but only because I was being polite. I really meant 'rolling calamity.'"
Romney, for his part, shrugs off polls showing he's slipping. In a 60 Minutes interview to be broadcast Sunday, Scott Pelley of CBS News asks the candidate how he plans to turn things around with little more than six weeks to go until Election Day. Romney responds:
"Well, it doesn't need a turnaround. We've got a campaign which is tied with an incumbent president to the United States."
Schmidt spoke with NPR before Romney's campaign released the candidate's 2011 tax return on Friday, just as the issue had been slipping out of the headlines. By then, there were already new challenges for the campaign to overcome.
There was the video leaked on Monday where Romney talks about the "47 percent" of Americans who would vote for President Obama, which drew negative reaction in swing states. Plus, there has been news of infighting among his campaign staff, including a Politico report last Sunday.
Schmidt says internal campaign strife can be demoralizing. "When you see people doing that, that's a sign of losing control," he says.
The goal for Romney's people, he notes, is to focus on what they have in common: their belief in Romney. "And that one big thing, that unifies the campaign staff, has to be able to overcome all the other differences to create functionality in the campaign."
It's too early to tell whether these challenges are a reflection on Romney's leadership, Schmidt says. "To a degree, a presidential campaign is the most elaborate character test that we could possibly design to see who has the mettle to be president.
"If they come back from this, it'll be viewed as a great achievement and it will show grittiness and determination," he says. Until the campaign is finished, "we can't write that chapter yet."
That means there's still time for the Romney campaign to make that effective case.
"They can't focus on opportunities lost. They've got to focus on the opportunities ahead. And the opportunities ahead are these debates," Schmidt says. "You can't overstate their importance."
For some insight into the stresses and strains of a presidential campaign at this point in the process, we turn to Steve Schmidt. He was John McCain's senior strategist in the 2008 election. And we spoke with Mr. Schmidt before Governor Romney released his tax returns. Mr. Schmidt, thanks so much for being with us.
STEVE SCHMIDT: Great to be with you. Thank you.
SIMON: First, how damaging has this week been for the Romney campaign, do you think?
SCHMIDT: There's two things going on. There is a narrative that's building around the Romney campaign and around the larger race that's very bad for the Romney campaign. But at the same time, even though Mitt Romney had this terrible stretch of a couple of weeks, he is still very much in the game.
SIMON: There are numerous reports of in-fighting among Romney campaign staff. Can you help us understand what it's like for a staff to read this stuff on websites and blogs and in the newspapers? Does it get in the way of running a campaign?
SCHMIDT: Oh, of course it does. Look, it's demoralizing. You know, I had the opportunity, I was, you know, on two presidential campaigns on senior levels. And on the Bush campaign, it was a campaign that we knew it was going to be a very close race. But that's a high-morale, unified, disciplined operation. And then, you know, I've been part of one where, you know, there was a lot of in-fighting. And it's something that you recognize intellectually, I think, that when you see people doing that, that's a sign of losing control. You know, people just have to figure it out and understand that they're making a case for the country, you know, and their belief that Mitt Romney is the right guy and one big thing that unifies the campaign staff has to be able to overcome all the other differences to create functionality in the campaign.
SIMON: Does he have the right campaign staff? Is he an effective leader of that campaign staff?
SCHMIDT: Well, to a degree, presidential campaign is the most elaborate character test that we could possibly design, you know, to see who has the mettle to be president. I mean, Mitt Romney right now, how he's doing as the heavy campaign organization, we'll know at the end of campaign. Because, you know, if they come back from this, it'll be viewed as a great achievement and it will show grittiness and determination. And I think you can't write that chapter yet.
SIMON: Mr. Schmidt, when you see polls this week that suggest that Mr. Romney is falling behind by a few points in key electoral states that were considered to be virtually tied up - I'm thinking of Ohio, Virginia and Florida - if polling like that persists, does the campaign then have to make a practical decision as to how much of their resources to concentrate there?
SCHMIDT: You know, pulling out of those states is not a viable strategic option. And the Romney campaign, for example, is much more highly capitalized than the McCain campaign was in 2008. They have a lot of money, and the battleground is small enough and the money plenty enough that they don't have to make strategic choices like that in the race. It's very difficult to put together 270 electoral votes, you know, without winning Florida and Ohio.
SIMON: I have heard Mr. Romney speak on a few occasions and speak effectively. And I wonder if you have any reflection on how he's been talking in recent weeks.
SCHMIDT: I don't think that you can make a broad and sweeping statement about Mitt Romney on the basis of last three weeks, where you've had a number of these self-inflicted political errors. Just because they did not make an effective case, for example, at the convention does not inhibit them from beginning to make an effective case. And there is an effective case to be made both for Mitt Romney and a critique that could be made of the president. And I think that he has every opportunity to make it with the time left. But, you know, they can't focus on opportunities lost. They got to focus on the opportunities ahead. And they opportunities ahead are these debates. And we know that, you know, the polling can move with what goes on in these debates. You can't overstate their importance.
SIMON: Mr. Schmidt, are you surprised that week-in and week-out the economy hasn't always been the central issue of the campaign the way people were suggesting it would?
SCHMIDT: You know, when Mitt Romney, you know, said earlier in the campaign, you know, that they were talking about the economy, that they were winning and, you know, when we're not we're losing. And, you know, there hasn't been a lot of economic talk in the campaign lately. And they obviously need to clear out of another bad week and then look for Mitt Romney to get his equilibrium and start making the argument.
SIMON: Steve Schmidt, Republican strategist who was senior campaign advisor to Senator John McCain in 2008. Mr. Schmidt, thanks so much.
SCHMIDT: Thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Swell on Wheels - Wall Street Journal
WITH THEIR ICONIC rounded silhouettes and aluminum shells, Airstream campers manage to stir up nostalgia and futuristic dreams all at once. People with Airstreams always seem to be going somewhere fun—and a new company is making it easier to join their ranks. Better yet: There's no roughing it involved.
Airstream 2 Go offers travelers a high-end RV experience. The campers it rents are current models (23- and 28-footers) outfitted with high-thread-count linens, duvets, flat-screen televisions, power awnings, iPod docks, gas grills and rearview cameras to help with parking. A new GMC Yukon Denali is included for towing.
You can rent the Airstream and just go where whim takes you, or have the company's partner, Montana-based adventure outfit Off the Beaten Path, map out a custom itinerary. Take things up another notch with concierge service, and they will plan your journey and arrange all the details, from surfing lessons to a parking spot on private land with an outstanding view of Yosemite National Park.
Airstream 2 Go aims to remove any intimidation factor for first-timers, walking them through how to handle the trailers, then handing over an iPad Mini stocked with maps, tips and even music playlists.
Founder Richard "Dicky" Reigel knows the Airstream brand inside and out; he served as its CEO and president from 2002 to 2005. "People were always asking me where they could rent one," he said.
His answer: Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Airstream 2 Go is starting out with a location in each city, putting classic western destinations within easy reach.
Weeklong rentals from $5,300 for truck and a 23-foot FB Airstream that sleeps up to four people, airstream2go.com
—Sara Clemence